November 14 : Interactive lecturers at the European institutions

09:00

Reformed Comitology
u The execution powers of the European Commission
u The three types of comitology committee
u The 2006 reform
12:00 Lunch
13:00

Visit to the Austrian Permanent Representation
u The role of a Permanent Representation
u Representation of national interests
u Working with the Council

15:00 Coffee Break
15:15 The Council of Ministers and the European Economic and Social Committee
u The voice of the Member States in Brussels
u The political power of the Council
u The role of the Council Secretariat
16:45 End of session